TO HEAR YOUR VOICE

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“Pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will
for you in Christ Jesus.“ 1 Thessalonians 5:17–18

Were you ever separated for an extended time from someone you loved deeply? If
so, those days apart probably seemed almost unbearable. They may have also led
to special moments to be savored—such as that catch‐your‐breath instant when
you recognized the handwriting on the letter in your mailbox, realized who
sent that last e‐mail message, or heard that familiar voice over the
telephone.

Jesus’ love for us is something like that. He longs for fellowship with us.
And when we kneel before Him and spend even a few minutes in prayer, we bring
joy to Him. The apostle Paul said Jesus wants to hear your voice “continually”
(1 Thessalonians 5:17). But, when we let ourselves get caught up in the
busyness of life and put off time for prayer, we become less sensitive to His
voice and His leading in our lives.

Relationships, whether human or divine, must be cultivated and maintained if
they are to be vibrant and meaningful. Let’s make sure we spend time every day
with our loving Master.

Prayer:
Dear Lord, we seek a thriving prayer conversation with You. We need it—to know
You better, to hear You more clearly, and to love each other more deeply.
Teach us to pray. Amen.